Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Repartee

Repartee (r?p`3r-t?") , noun

[French repartie, from repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.]

A smart, ready, and witty reply.
Cupid was as bad as he; Hear but the youngster's repartee. — Prior

Repartee (-t?d") , intransitive verb

To make smart and witty replies. [Rare] — Prior